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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,608.60, 561,912.90 and 150,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,608.60, 561,912.90 and 150,003.70 is: 225,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,608.60 : 561,912.90 = 150,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,608.60/561,912.90 = 150,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,608.60x = 561,912.90 × 150,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,608.60x = 84,289,014,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,289,014,077.73/374,608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,005.55

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